SOLUTION: a number is divided by 23. then the quotient is multiplied by 6. that product is 1536. explain how to find the orginal number

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Question 483122: a number is divided by 23. then the quotient is multiplied by 6. that product is 1536. explain how to find the orginal number
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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n/23 * 6 = 1536
6n=35328 multiply each side by 23
n=5,888
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Ed